It's an American tradition that every year, no matter how dismal, the White House invites a bunch of photographers to capture some feel-good seasonal snapshots of the president's pad decorated for the holidays. Generally, it falls to the First Lady to doll herself up, park herself in front of the tree, and smile for…

Depending on who you ask, former President Richard Nixon's legacy was either one of a paranoid megalomaniac or visionary of foreign policy realpolitik. Now, add another set of conflicting descriptors to the Tricky Dick's legacy — impassioned, inflamed penner of love notes.